Working to support and enhance our
students’ academic journey
UTLC History
• April 2008 - President Jacobs announces that a
“new entity” will be established “to
organizationally house many of the functions
essential to extreme student centeredness.”
• August 2008 – Provost Haggett announces the
creation of the UT Learning Collaborative
which will couple student services and
programs designed to enrich the
undergraduate experience
UTLC Mission Statement
The mission of the UTLC is to lead in the design
and delivery of innovative and effective
programs and support services for student
access, retention and success. As a gateway
and a catalyst for lifelong learning, the UTLC
promotes students’ self discovery and the
achievement of their academic goals. We
engage a diverse student population in a
holistic and humanistic manner through
collegial and community partnerships.
The UTLC supports and enhances the
academic journey by:
• Increasing access to higher education
• Improving academic success and retention
• Transforming the existing curriculum through
experiential learning and undergraduate
research opportunities
• Providing a range of services for adults and
transfer students
UTLC Consists Of…
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1 college
18 departments
87 faculty and staff
140 student and temp workers
Gateway Programs
• QUEST students
• Transition students
• High School Outreach Initiatives
• Post Secondary Enrollment Options
• Dual Enrollment
• TECHS
• Office of EXCELlence
• EXCEL Program
• Upward Bound
• TRIO Student Support Services
College of Adult and Lifelong Learning
• Degree-granting college within the UTLC
• Adult Liberal Studies (ALS)
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Individualized Program
(IDVP)
• Formerly University College Degree Programs
• Specialize in adult education, degree
completion options, PLA (prior learning
assessments)
Supporting the Academic Journey
• New Student Orientation
• Rocket Launch, Rocket Transition,
New Student Convocation
• First Year Experience
• Beginning the Academic Journey course
• MapWorks
Supporting the Academic Journey
• UT Testing Services
• Memorial Field House – make-up testing for MC classes,
placement testing and Compass testing for incoming
students
• Scott Park Campus – certification, licensure and
educational exams (GRE, CLEP, Praxis, MCAT, Social Work
Licensure Exam, Athletic Trainer Certification, IT
Certification for Cisco, COMP TIA and Novell)
Supporting the Academic Journey
• Office of Accessibility
• Accommodations and support services for students,
faculty and staff
• Learning Enhancement Center
• Academic assistance for all students
• drop-in tutoring (math, foreign languages, biology,
chemistry, physics, anatomy & physiology, accounting,
finance)
• On-line tutoring
• supplemental instruction – peer led study sessions
Supporting the Academic Journey
• Office of International Student Services
• Helps international students adjust to life at UT
• Provide orientation, assistance with visa
requirements, housing, banking and health
insurance
• Student-Athletic Academic Services
• Support services designed for academic
enrichment, retention and life skill development
of student athletes
Supporting the Academic Journey
• Career Services
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Career advising and assessments
On- and off-campus jobs and internships
Major and career exploration
Mock interviews
Job search assistance
Career and job fairs
Supporting the Academic Journey
• Student Customer Service
• Formerly known as Ombudsman
• Helps with resolution of student concerns,
sensitive/confidential issues, complaints about an
office or service at UT, determining whether a UT
policy or procedure was applied unfairly
Enhancing the Academic Journey
• Honors Program
• Designed to meet the needs of highly motivated
and academically talented students
• Office of Undergraduate Research
• Students initiate discussions with faculty about
research projects and submit their proposal for
consideration
• Students are awarded stipends to support their
projects
Enhancing the Academic Journey
• Office of Academic Engagement
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Study Abroad
Study Away
Camp Adventure
Washington Center Internship Program
Service Learning and Community Outreach
Thank You!